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Navigational errors, communication failures led to vessel hitting shore near Sooke: TSB

Navigational errors, communication failures led to vessel hitting shore near Sooke: TSB

Misinterpreting of ­navigational information and communication failures during a training exercise resulted in a marine search- and-rescue vessel speeding into the shore, ­rocketing up in the air, toppling and sliding, causing serious injuries to the
Cross-Canada birders aim for Sechelt this December

Cross-Canada birders aim for Sechelt this December

They began in Newfoundland in 2019, got as far as Quebec in 2020 and by December 2021 two hikers with a Sechelt connection are hoping to make it to the Sunshine Coast.
Here's everything you need to consider as a Canadian booking travel in 2021

Here's everything you need to consider as a Canadian booking travel in 2021

Travel is not the same, and you need to be prepared.
More power to District of Squamish staff

More power to District of Squamish staff

Council is delegating duties regarding development permit approval, among other things, to District staff
Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

In the last six months, 574 violation tickets have been issued around the province for contraventions of COVID-related public health orders.
WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

The number of claims for worker’s compensation filed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has spiked since ­October, something that comes as no surprise to WorkSafe B.C.
30 Squamish homeowners can set up a vacation rental in their secondary suites

30 Squamish homeowners can set up a vacation rental in their secondary suites

Permit system will make exceptions to rules banning vacation rentals in secondary suites
Only one COVID-19 ticket issued in Squamish last year

Only one COVID-19 ticket issued in Squamish last year

Relatively few locals penalized for impaired driving over holidays
Squamish residents can calculate when they’ll receive COVID-19 vaccination

Squamish residents can calculate when they’ll receive COVID-19 vaccination

A new app estimates where you stand in the lineup for the treatment
Pandemic ravages BC tourism and hospitality businesses

Pandemic ravages BC tourism and hospitality businesses

Restaurants, hotels, destinations and other ventures suffer severe business losses